#b996e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b996e1 is composed of 72.5% red, 58.8% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.8% cyan, 33.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 268 degrees, a saturation of 55.6% and a lightness of 73.5%. #b996e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732dc3. Closest websafe color is: #cc99cc.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#b996e1 color description : Very soft violet.

#b996e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b996e1 has RGB values of R:185, G:150, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 12162785.

Hex triplet b996e1 #b996e1
RGB Decimal 185, 150, 225 rgb(185,150,225)
RGB Percent 72.5, 58.8, 88.2 rgb(72.5%,58.8%,88.2%)
CMYK 18, 33, 0, 12
HSL 268°, 55.6, 73.5 hsl(268,55.6%,73.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 268°, 33.3, 88.2
Web Safe cc99cc #cc99cc
CIE-LAB 67.698, 27.49, -33.211
XYZ 44.502, 37.564, 76.136
xyY 0.281, 0.237, 37.564
CIE-LCH 67.698, 43.112, 309.616
CIE-LUV 67.698, 13.199, -56.43
Hunter-Lab 61.289, 22.354, -30.75
Binary 10111001, 10010110, 11100001

Color Schemes with #b996e1

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Alternatives to #b996e1

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#b996e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b996e1

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#b996e1 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b996e1;}
.background {background-color:#b996e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #b996e1;}

Shades and Tints of #b996e1

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f6f2fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b996e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #bbbabd is the less saturated color, while #b77cfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b996e1 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #a9a9a9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aca5b4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #92a7ea Protanopia 1% of men
  • #99a7de Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b2a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a0a1e7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a5a1df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b5a0c2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population